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In the US 16-year-olds are not considered adults in the legal system except in very specific circumstances. Although in a few states a person of such age may file a petition to be emancipated, emancipation decrees are rarely granted. A 16-year-old can, in a few states be adjudicated by the court as an adult for committing a serious crime such as murder, arson with intent to kill or injure, kidnapping, and so forth,

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While I agree that the age should be lowered to 16, there are things that get in the way at the legislative level. Their opinion, along with the public's is at that age, they cannot make decisions for themselves. Also, they believe that smoking before the brain is fully developed can stunt its development.

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i believe it is under the age of 18, but it all has to do with body developement

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No. Minors can't buy cigarettes.

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